How far is Minnetonka, MN from Highland Park, IL?
The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Highland Park, IL is about 411.4 miles (662.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Highland Park.
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Start on County Road 101
859 ft · 26 sec · County Road 101
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Continue on County Road 101
1049 ft · 33 sec · County Road 101
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Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
6 mi · 9 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto CR 5
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 East: Minneapolis
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West
646 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East
2191 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
204.5 mi · 3 hr 45 min
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Continue straight
61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1991 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1477 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
32.8 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Skokie Highway
18.8 mi · 22 min · North Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on Skokie Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue East
1247 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Deerfield Road
1558 ft · 33 sec · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Green Bay Road
1185 ft · 26 sec · Green Bay Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Bay Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka and Highland Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
205 mi · 03h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Minnetonka and Mostly Sunny near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 411.4 miles (662.1 km) and usually takes 07h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.4 miles from Minnetonka and 206 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.82 one way or $103.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minnetonka and Mostly Sunny near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Lisbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 342.2 mi (550.71 km).
#1 Minnetonka
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 55,370 |
| Coordinates | 44.9133000, -93.5032900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Park
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29,427 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -87.8003400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-87.80034, 42.18169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 662 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $56.93 | $113.87 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $63.77 | $127.54 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $70.63 | $141.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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